Stephanie Baker
Ferndale,WA
Summary
Experienced educator prepared for role, bringing strong classroom management, curriculum development, and student engagement skills. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and adapt to changing needs. Focused on fostering inclusive learning environment and achieving positive outcomes for all students.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher – 2nd Grade
Lummi Nation School
Bellingham, WA
09.2025 - Current
- Designed and delivered engaging lessons aligned with state standards.
- Integrated technology to support instruction and student engagement.
- Assessed and monitored progress, prepared report cards and parent communications.
- Fostered a positive learning environment through clear expectations and consistent support.
- Member of the Positive Behavior Support Committee
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational best practices and improve teaching effectiveness.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to enhance student focus and learning outcomes.
Substitute Teacher – K–12
Ferndale School District
Ferndale, WA
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained classroom order and facilitated a positive learning environment.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Long Term Substitute Teacher – 4th Grade
Skyline Elementary
Ferndale, WA
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Designed and delivered engaging lessons aligned with state standards.
- Integrated technology to support instruction and student engagement.
- Assessed and monitored progress, prepared report cards and parent communications.
- Fostered a positive learning environment through clear expectations and consistent support.
Additional Practicum Experience
Woodring College of Education
Bellingham, WA
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Supported Multilingual learners across elementary and middle school classrooms
Operations/Purchasing Manager
Anne Geddes Group
Seattle
01.2004 - 01.2014
- Directed purchasing, budgeting, and global vendor relationships.
- Oversaw warehouse and retail operations, ensuring efficiency and profitability.
- Managed contracts, inventory, and customer service for international markets.
Warehouse/Retail Store Manager
Outdoor Research
Seattle
01.1996 - 01.2004
- Supervised staff of 12-20 across warehouse and retail operations.
- Managed inventory, distribution, and vendor partnerships.
- Maintained sales goals, margins, and customer satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Sociology and Elementary Education
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA06-2024
Skills
- Instruction & Classroom Management: Lesson Planning, Differentiated Instruction, Student Engagement
- Collaboration & Leadership: Team Teaching, Peer Collaboration, Parent Communication
- Cultural & Language Support: Multilingual Education, Cultural Advocacy, Equity & Inclusion
- Professional Skills: Time Management, Technology Integration, Data-Driven Instruction
- Student engagement
- Positive reinforcement
- Multi-subject instruction
- Special needs support
- Classroom management
- Classroom organization
Timeline
Teacher – 2nd Grade
Lummi Nation School
09.2025 - Current
Long Term Substitute Teacher – 4th Grade
Skyline Elementary
11.2024 - 03.2025
Substitute Teacher – K–12
Ferndale School District
01.2024 - 06.2025
Additional Practicum Experience
Woodring College of Education
01.2021 - 01.2024
Operations/Purchasing Manager
Anne Geddes Group
01.2004 - 01.2014
Warehouse/Retail Store Manager
Outdoor Research
01.1996 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Sociology and Elementary Education
Western Washington University